Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

[Front]

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[Rear]

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Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), body sensor (D).
[Driver side]

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[Passenger side]

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
- Set the seat into the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
- Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.
- Check that the seat operates to and from smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.